Job Description

Location: Remote (Work virtually anywhere in Ontario or Quebec)

Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager

Who We Are

Interwoven Connections is an Ontario-based not-for-profit organization that supports families and relationships formed through adoption, kinship, and customary care. Our work is rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and community. We believe that all families have a right to advocacy, support and guidance. Rooted in lived experience and advocacy, we also emphasize accessible supports for racialized, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities & caregivers.

Purpose of Role

To strengthen and expand Interwoven Connections' community engagement through the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Support Network by managing and moderating private online communities, creating public-facing video content that amplifies community voices, enhancing virtual and in-person experiences, and supporting meaningful collaborations. The Community Engagement Liaison (CEL) plays a key role in creating inclusive, responsive spaces for parents and caregivers, while enhancing Interwoven's visibility and connections across diverse communities.

Priority will be given to bilingual candidates with connections to underserved communities, particularly those also experiencing the child welfare system, and/or those with complex health needs. This role is especially well-suited for individuals with direct lived experience in adoption, kinship, customary care, and/or family permanency.

Please note: A video presence is required

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled at building community but also comfortable appearing on camera. As part of this role, you'll create and host short, public-facing video content to share community stories, highlight programs, and amplify resources. Don't worry though, we've got the technical pieces covered! Just bring your personality, presence, and ability to connect authentically.

How You'll Make an Impact

Manage, monitor, and participate in conversations within private online peer communities to sustain and deepen peer-to-peer connections. Moderate private community discussions as needed, ensuring adherence to published community standards and guidelines, and fostering respectful spaces where parents and caregivers feel seen, heard, and understood. Create and host simple, public-facing video content to share stories, resources, and updates Synthesize trends, insights, and emerging themes that reflect community needs, as identified through an active listening framework that supports cross-team responsiveness. Enable seamless connections between parents/caregivers in private online communities, and facilitate connection to individualized 1:1 support from a Peer Connector, when necessary. Share/amplify community partnerships, networks, and public resources relevant to community members, as part of ongoing community engagement efforts. Collaborate with community leaders, subject matter experts, and partner organizations to develop content and resources for caregivers and professionals that are responsive to community needs. Design engaging online experiences and programs that promote active community engagement and sustained participation in the P2P Support Network.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Post-secondary education in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lived caregiving experience as an adoptive, kinship, or customary care parent, or significant exposure to other forms of family permanency. Knowledge of marginalized or underserved communities' experiences within child welfare systems is an asset. Experience working with African Canadian and Indigenous families is an asset. Experience or knowledge related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Aggression toward Family/Caregivers in Childhood & Adolescence (AFCCA), developmental trauma, and attachment disorders is an asset. Ability to participate in stakeholder groups and consultations. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with community leaders, service providers, organizational partners, and families. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and French (bilingualism required). Comfortable speaking on camera and creating simple video content Ability to work independently and as part of a team with directional guidance and supervision. Sound judgment, cultural humility, and strong ethical standards. Proficiency with social media groups, collaboration tools, and software applications.

Benefits:

3 weeks paid vacation (increases to 4 weeks after 5 years of service, and 5 after 6 years), 6 personal time off days per year, and 12 statutory holidays. Group benefits are available to employees working 25 hours or more per week, including Healthcare and Dental Care, after 90 days of employment.

Excited to Apply? Here's How!

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and your current resume. We encourage applicants to highlight their strengths and experiences in supporting diverse communities and applying anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices in their cover letter.

Submit your application online at marketing_jobs@interwovenconnections.ca

Our values:

We hold ourselves to a high standard in performing our mission. Our values reflect our identity and aspirations and guide our beliefs, principles, behaviours, and decisions.

Interwoven Connections' values define who we are, what we stand for and how we hold ourselves and others accountable. These are our values.

Connection: We foster and support meaningful and authentic relationships.

Collaboration: We build connections with individuals and communities to learn and grow together.

Community: Our shared experiences unite us while our unique perspective strengthens us.

Integrity: We act with unwavering commitment to one another.

Empowerment: We amplify the unique voices of our community through our shared belief in each other

Interwoven Connections is an equal opportunity employer.? Candidates from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply.? We prioritize hires from the communities we serve, balanced with a critical need for a diversity of marginalized experiences.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.? Accommodation will be provided at all stages of the hiring process if requested.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

Are you residing in Ontario or Quebec? What is your connection to adoption, fostering, kinship, customary care, or family caregiving? We welcome applicants with lived experience. This may include your own journey, experiences within your family, or close community connections. Sharing is optional, and responses will be treated with respect and confidentiality.
Work Location: Remote